MTG Designer Defends Duskmourn’s Seemingly Overused Tropes
Thanks to the sheer volume of cards produced each year, the tone of MTG tends to fluctuate wildly. Even just looking at premier sets in 2024, Duskmourn: House of Horror is following on from the cute and cuddly Bloomburrow. As if that wasn’t stark enough, major story moments have been side by side with jokey […]
19-Year-Old MTG Terminology May Be Changing Soon
Since the game’s inception, Legendary creatures have been a staple of MTG. Nowadays, thanks to Commander, every set is loaded with Legendary creatures, even as Wizards has scaled back slightly. These cards aren’t just the cornerstone of a format but also ground Magic’s multiversal story. Despite the near-unparalleled importance of these cards, Legendary creatures haven’t […]
MTG Designer Defends Controversial Playtesting Decisions
At this point, everyone knows that Nadu, Winged Wisdom was a mistake. The designers of MTG have even stated this themselves in no uncertain words. Rightfully, this card was banned in Modern where it has been running rampant since release. Despite this, conversations surrounding the card haven’t ceased. It’s safe to say that the admission […]
MTG Designer Reveals New Clue About 2025 Death Race Set
2024 is far from over, but already 2025 is already threatening to steal the limelight. With two major Universes Beyond releases and multiple incredible-sounding planes, the 2025 release calendar is absolutely stacked. It’s just a shame we don’t know much about what’s in store yet. Out of all the sets being released in 2025, the […]
MTG Designer Delivers Bad News About Fan Favourite Draft Set
For better or worse, Wizards of the Coast makes a lot of MTG sets each year. You might think that this means MTG players get everything they could ever want. From countless reprints to powerful new staples, and some novelty sprinkled in for good measure, there’s surely space for it all… right? Sadly, as time […]
Wizards Is Working on Fixing the Massive MTG Token Problem
There are a lot of exciting cards you can find in a Booster Pack. No matter which set you’re opening, there are always expensive all-stars and juicy staples. As fun as these cards are, it’s also practically guaranteed you’ll find a few duds. Not only are packs filled with Draft Chaff, but there’s a decent […]
MTG Designer Is Already Considering a Second Bloomburrow Set
Technically, Bloomburrow hasn’t even launched yet. When Prerelease events kick off later today, the set will be legal in all formats, while triggering Standard rotation too. As we’ve seen throughout spoiler season, the set is jam-packed with adorable critters and fantastic typal support. Even though MTG players haven’t touched the cards yet, Bloomburrow is already […]
New MTG Designer Poll May Pave the Way for Future Sight 2
Back in 2007, Wizards of the Coast gave players visions of the figure in Future Sight. Released as part of the Time Spiral block, this set aptly included MTG cards from the future. Well, from what Wizards thought the future might bring, in any case. Boasting a unique frame and wild new mechanics, Future Sight’s […]
MTG Designer Reveals Shocking Fallout Sales Success
There is little doubt that Commander is the most popular MTG format by far. Outside of MTG Arena, Commander is the most affordable, accessible, and diverse format. This has made preconstructed Commander decks an incredibly lucrative product for MTG players and Wizards of the Coast. For players, preconstructed Commander decks offer a great play experience […]
MTG Head Designer Explains Controversial New Booster Pack
From the moment they were announced, MTG’s new Value Boosters were almost universally hated. Containing only seven cards, with no guaranteed rare, this product seemed absolutely terrible. It’s really no wonder that MTG players are fearing the debut of Value Boosters alongside Bloomburrow already. While enfranchised MTG players have been quick to hate on Value […]